fuel MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2007 W463 Owner's Manual

Contents
Operation......................................... 243
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ......... 244
Driving instructions ............................ 245
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 245
Drinking and driving ..................... 245
Pedals .......................................... 245
Power assistance ......................... 246
Brakes .......................................... 246
Driving off..................................... 247
Parking ......................................... 248
Tires ............................................. 248
Hydroplaning ................................ 249
Tire traction .................................. 249
Tire speed rating .......................... 250
Winter driving instructions ........... 251
Standing water ............................. 252
Passenger compartment .............. 252
Off-road driving ............................ 253
Driving abroad .............................. 261
Control and operation of radio
transmitters.................................. 261
Catalytic converter ....................... 262
Emission control........................... 263
Coolant temperature .................... 263At the gas station .............................. 264
Refueling ...................................... 264
Check regularly and before
a long trip ..................................... 265
Engine compartment ......................... 267
Hood ............................................ 267
Engine oil ..................................... 269
Transmission fluid level ................ 273
Coolant level ................................ 274
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system ......................................... 275
Tires and wheels ................................ 277
Important guidelines .................... 277
Tire care and maintenance ........... 278
Direction of rotation ..................... 280
Loading the vehicle ...................... 280
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 286
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 288
Tire labeling.................................. 294
Load identification ....................... 298
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 299Maximum tire load ....................... 300
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 301
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 302
Tire ply material ........................... 304
Tire and loading terminology ........ 304
Rotating tires ............................... 307
Winter driving .................................... 309
Winter tires .................................. 309
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 310
Snow chains................................. 310
Maintenance...................................... 311
Maintenance service indicator
message ...................................... 311
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display .............. 313
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 313
Vehicle care....................................... 314
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 314

Contents
Practical hints................................. 323
What to do if … .................................. 324
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 324
Lamp in center console................ 337
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 338
Where will I find...? ............................ 366
First aid kit ................................... 366
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 366
Vehicle jack.................................. 367
CD changer .................................. 368
Spare wheel ................................. 368
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 370
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 370
Locking the vehicle ...................... 371
Fuel filler flap ............................... 372
Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever ............................... 373Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 374
Tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 374
Brush guard ........................................ 375
Lowering and raising
brush guard................................... 375
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 376
Replacing bulbs .................................. 377
Bulbs ............................................. 377
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 380
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 385
Replacing wiper blades....................... 388
Wiper blades ................................. 388
Flat tire ............................................... 390
Preparing the vehicle .................... 390
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 391
Battery................................................ 396
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and reconnecting
the battery .................................... 398
Charging the battery ..................... 398Jump starting...................................... 399
Towing the vehicle.............................. 401
Transporting the vehicle ............... 403
Towing the vehicle - various
problem scenarios ........................ 403
Front towing eye ........................... 404
Rear towing eye ............................ 404
Stranded vehicle ........................... 404
Fuses.................................................. 405
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 406
Fuse box in front passenger
footwell ......................................... 406
Fuse box in middle tunnel ............. 407
Fuse box in battery box ................ 408

Contents
Technical data.................................. 409
Parts service ...................................... 410
Warranty coverage ............................. 411
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 411
Identification labels............................ 412
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 414
G 500 ........................................... 414
G 55 AMG..................................... 414
Engine ................................................ 415
Rims and tires .................................... 416
Same size tires ............................. 417
Spare wheel ................................. 418
Electrical system................................ 419
Main dimensions, vehicle weights
and ratings ......................................... 420
Main dimensions .......................... 420
Vehicle weights and ratings ......... 421Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 422
Capacities .................................... 422
Engine oils.................................... 425
Engine oil additives ...................... 425
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 425
Brake fluid .................................... 425
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 426
Fuel requirements ........................ 426
Gasoline additives ........................ 427
Coolants....................................... 427
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system ......................................... 430Index................................................. 431

13 Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It
is in your own interest that we can contact
you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it
available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Truck” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
foreign countries, please be aware that:

service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,

unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be
available; the use of leaded fuels will
damage the catalysts,

gasoline may have a considerably
lower octane rating, and improper fuel
can cause engine damage.Certain Mercedes-Benz models are
available for delivery in Europe under our
European Delivery Program. For details,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center or write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

23 At a glance
Exterior view
ItemPage
1Tailgate105
Cargo compartment

Loading instructions208

Expanding206

Cargo tie-down rings209

Partition net*210

Cover blind214
2Rear view camera203
3Rear window defroster181
4Rear lamps378
5Fuel filler flap264
Refueling264
Fuel265,
426
ItemPage
6Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting46
Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors177
7Hood267
Engine oil269
Coolant274
8Windshield wipers58
Wiper blades, replacing388
Wiper blades, cleaning319
9Windshield
Cleaning with windshield
washer fluid59
Cleaning319
Windshield defroster180
aPower tilt/sliding sunroof195
ItemPage
bDoors
Locking and unlocking100
Opening and closing104
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency370
cHeadlamp cleaning system177
dFront lamps378
eTires and wheels277,
416
Checking tire inflation
pressure288
General information277
Flat tire390
Spare wheel368
fFront towing eye404
Rear towing eye404

27 At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
1Speedometer with:
vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP®)
warning lamp
92,
330
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only55,
326
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only55,
326
BLow beam headlamp
indicator lamp56,
118
HCombination low tire
pressure/Advanced
TPMS malfunction tell-
tale335
2LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp57
3Multifunction display with:133

Trip odometer131,
140

Main odometer140

Transfer case indicator170
ItemPage

Gear selector lever
position indicator164

Gear range indicator167

Status indicator:

Outside temperature132,
133

Digital speedometer133

Clock133
4KRight turn signal
indicator lamp 57
5Tachometer with:
-Antilock Brake System
(ABS) indicator lamp88,
324
332
1Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) indicator lamp68,
334
úEngine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only328
ItemPage
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only328
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp57,
122
6Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp331
4Fuel filler flap indica-
tor: The fuel filler flap
is located on the rear
right-hand side264
7Coolant temperature gauge131
8Reset button for:

Resetting trip odometer131

Resetting all settings146

Resetting individual
settings 158,
312

Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination130

55 Getting started
Driving
Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
Get a jump start (page 399).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center or call Roadside
Assistance.
Parking brake1Parking brake lever
2Release buttonPull up slightly on parking brake
lever1 and press release button2.
Push parking brake lever1 down to
its original position.
The brake warning lamp;
(USA only) or3 (Canada only) in
the instrument cluster goes out.
Driving off
Depress the brake pedal.
The gear selector lever lock is released.
Move the gear selector lever to drive
positionD or reverse gearR.
Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator.
Warning!G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake, which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
!In order to avoid damage to the transmis-
sion:

Wait for the gear selection process to com-
plete before setting the vehicle in motion.

Place the gear selector lever in park
positionP or reverse gearR only when the
vehicle is stopped.
!If you hear a warning signal and the
message
Release parking brake appears in
the multifunction display when driving off, you
have forgotten to release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake (
page 55).

61 Getting started
Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires

An ignition cable may be damaged.

The engine electronics may not be
operating properly.

Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
Give very little gas.
Have the problem repaired at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center as soon as possible.The coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as
soon as possible and turn off the
engine. Allow engine and coolant to
cool off.
Check the coolant level and add
coolant if necessary (
page 274).In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
Notify local fire and/or police
authorities.
If the extent of the damage cannot be
determined:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center or call Roadside
Assistance.
If no damage can be determined on the

major assemblies

fuel system

engine mount:
Start the engine in the usual manner.
iExcessive coolant temperatures trigger a
warning message in the multifunction display
(
page 348).

100 Controls in detail
In the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to oper-
ate the equipment installed in your vehicle.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions of your vehicle, this section will
be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the
basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are
given at the beginning of each segment.
For more information on locking and
unlocking, see the “Getting started”
section (
page 38) and (page 65).
Locking and unlocking
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys are a
different color to help distinguish each
SmartKey unit.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:

the doors

the tailgate

the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote control
1‹ Lock button
2Locking tab for mechanical key
3Mechanical key (
page 370)
4ΠUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6Â Panic button (
page 87)

102 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Factory setting
Global unlocking
Press buttonŒ.

All turn signal lamps flash once.

The locking knobs in the doors
move up.

The anti-theft alarm system is
disarmed.The vehicle will lock again automatically
and rearm the anti-theft alarm system
within approximately 40 seconds of
unlocking if

neither door nor tailgate is opened

the SmartKey is not inserted in the
starter switch

the central locking switch is not
activated
Global locking
Press button‹.
With the hood, tailgate and all doors
closed:

All turn signal lamps flash three
times.

The locking knobs in the doors
move down.

The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey so that press-
ing buttonŒ only unlocks the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
until battery check lamp5
(
page 100) flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as
follows:
Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
Press buttonΠonce.

All turn signal lamps flash once.

The locking knobs in the doors
move up.

The anti-theft alarm system is
disarmed.
iYou can also open or close the power
windows and tilt/sliding sunroof using the
SmartKey, see “Summer opening feature”
(
page 193) and see “Convenience closing fea-
ture” (
page 194).